Gov’t plans acquisition of naval ships and aircraft to strengthen the military – Defence Minister

The government is advancing plans to acquire new naval ships and aircraft for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) as part of efforts to strengthen its operational readiness and military capabilities.

The Minister for Defence, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, disclosed this during a briefing by the Military High Command on the state of the Armed Forces on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

The briefing was led by the Chief of the Defence Staff, Lieutenant General William Agyapong.

Mr Adjei said plans were far advanced to acquire strategic military platforms for the three services, including naval ships and aircraft, to enhance the Armed Forces' ability to discharge its constitutional mandate.

He reaffirmed the government's commitment to building a well-resourced, adequately equipped and motivated military capable of safeguarding Ghana's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

During the engagement, the Military High Command acknowledged government support for the Armed Forces, highlighting interventions such as the acquisition of vehicles, retooling and ongoing barracks regeneration projects.

The projects are aimed at addressing accommodation challenges facing military personnel and improving their welfare.

The Command also highlighted other government interventions intended to strengthen the operational capacity and welfare of troops.

The Defence Minister assured the Military High Command of the government's continued commitment to providing the resources and support needed to improve the capabilities of the Armed Forces.

The engagement focused on efforts to strengthen the military's capacity, improve personnel welfare and ensure that the Armed Forces remain adequately equipped to respond to the country's security needs.